Erb’s palsy is a nervous system illness. It can be caused naturally via gene mutations, or it can be caused in a preventable injury via direct trauma to nerves in the neck. These nerves, which are part of a large nerve bundle called the brachial plexus, control movement and sensation in the arm.
If the brachial plexus sustains damage, the injured individual may not be able to move, feel, or control certain parts of the body. As such, Erb’s palsy is sometimes called a brachial plexus injury—“brachial” pertains to the arm, and “palsy” pertains to paralysis.
Depending on how the brachial plexus is injured, a child may suffer from mild or severe Erb’s palsy, and it can manifest in many different ways. Some patients may recover over time on their own, some may need basic therapy, and others may require surgery.
If a doctor’s negligent actions caused your child’s Erb’s palsy, you may be able to recover compensation in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Families in Raleigh are encouraged to call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group if they believe that medical malpractice played a role in their child’s Erb’s palsy diagnosis. Call (800) 222-9529 now for a free case evaluation with one of our North Carolina Erb’s palsy lawyers.
Causes of Erb’s Palsy
Because of their fragility, infants and newborns may be highly susceptible to injury, especially if their delivery involves emergency procedures or a birth complication arises.
Simple stretching, twisting, or pushing of a baby’s head, neck, arms, or shoulders can easily stretch or sever the delicate nerves in the baby’s neck, leading to Erb’s palsy.
Medical errors are a possible cause of birth injuries. Doctors and delivery staff are expected to know how to identify potential risks before an emergency occurs and which tests are needed to reduce the chances of birth complications, as well as how to read test results and how to perform delivery procedures with a high level of precision and professionalism.
If an emergency arises that the delivery team did not account for but should have, or if they incorrectly use assistive devices to extract a child from the mother and cause the child an injury as a result, your child may suffer painful and sometimes permanent injuries that could have been avoided.
It is under circumstances such as these that malpractice claims may be justified and you may be able to seek compensation for the damages your child and your family have suffered.
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Erb’s Palsy Treatments
Neurological disorders may need time to heal and require medical attention and interventions to help the patient recover. This is why it is important that you quickly have your child diagnosed and assessed so that a treatment plan can be designed and tailored to your child’s needs.
Some Erb’s palsy cases may improve with physical therapy. Others may require surgery. Understanding your child’s illness is the first step in getting the treatment he or she needs.
Treatments for Erb’s palsy can be expensive, and if your child’s birth injuries were caused by medical negligence, you may be able to recover the costs of these treatments, as well as lost wages, pain and suffering, and other possible damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
To discuss what compensation may be available in your Erb’s palsy case, contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group for a free consultation at (800) 222-9529.
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The Benefits of Working with a Lawyer
The most important thing to do after receiving an Erb’s palsy diagnosis is to ensure that your child receives the care and treatment that he or she needs and deserves. Other considerations that are often thought of as secondary but are nonetheless important may include managing the schedules of caregivers and working out how you will pay for your child’s treatment.
When you hire the Birth Injury Lawyers Group to represent your Erb’s palsy case, we can manage the legal work of your case while you concentrate on your child’s wellbeing. These responsibilities may include:
- Obtaining your child’s medical history
- Ascertaining the location, cause, and extent of your child’s injuries
- Obtaining expert testimony that your child’s injuries were, in fact, a result of negligence, if required for your medical malpractice case
- Identifying and quantifying the damages you may be entitled to claim
- Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf for a settlement offer
- Fighting a case in court if your claim goes all the way to trial
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Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group for a Free Consultation
If your child received an Erb’s Palsy diagnosis in Raleigh, and you believe that the condition could have been caused by medical malpractice, call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at (800) 222-9529. A member of our team can discuss your case and what legal options you may have to recover compensation.
There may be specific time limits within which you need to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. These are known as the statutes of limitation. They vary from state to state, but missing a legally binding deadline can be the difference between having a case accepted in court and losing out on the opportunity to pursue damages for your child’s injuries.
We can discuss what legal deadlines pertain to your case when you call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. If you decide to hire us, we can manage the legal work, evidence gathering, and negotiations of your case while you concentrate on your family.
We may be able to handle your case on a contingency-fee-basis with no advanced payments required.
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